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Weekly Legislative Update 2020February 13, 2020

Topic Page(s)

Conservatorship ….…………..……………………………………………. 2

Corrections ……..…………………………………………………………..… 2

Criminal Law…………………………………………………………………… 2

Disability Issues………………………………………………………….…… 3

Education……………………………………………………………………….. 5

Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation………………………… 19

Family Law …………………………………………………………………... 20

Government Operations …………………………………………….... 23

Health ………………………………………………………………………..… 24

Insurance Health ………………………………………………………….. 27

Intellectual and Developmental Disability ……………………. 29

Mental Health ……………………………………………………………... 30

Miscellaneous ………………………………………………………………. 30

Public Finance …………………………………………………………..…. 31

Taxes ………………………………………………………………………….... 32

TennCare/Medicaid …………………………………………………...… 33

Transportation ………………………….……………………….…………. 403

Voting ……………………………………………………….………………….. 43

Welfare ………………………………………………………………………... 44

The position of The Arc Tennessee

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Conservatorship

SB867/HB896 ESTATES & TRUSTS: Requirement for educational training on conservatorships.

Sponsors: Sen. Lundberg, Jon , Rep. Jernigan, Darren Summary: Requires conservators other than public guardians to complete

educational training on conservatorships within 30 days of appointment. Allows a guardian ad litem to obtain a credit report and state and national criminal history background checks for a proposed fiduciary. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 15, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/12/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Children & Families Subcommittee 02/19/20. Caption: SUPPORT

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34, relative to guardianship.

SB2242/HB2332 JUDICIARY: Persons with dementia authorizing a power of attorney.

Sponsors: Sen. Lundberg, Jon , Rep. Crawford, John Summary: Requires a power of attorney or other writing authorizing an agent to

contract on behalf of a person with any form of dementia be void unless the authorization is accompanied by a physician's signature at the time of execution of power of attorney of other contract stating the impaired person possesses sufficient mental capacity to understand the nature of the transaction. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 9, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/06/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 28; Title 29;

Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 33; Title 34; Title 35; Title 45; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to persons with dementia.

Corrections

SB2791/HB1961 CORRECTIONS: Intellectually or developmentally disabled persons convicted of violent offenses.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Hall, Mark Summary: Requires intellectually or developmentally disabled persons convicted or

The Arc Tennessee Legislative Update 2020February 13, 2020

Weekly Legislative Update 2020February 13, 2020

Topic Page(s)

Conservatorship ….…………..……………………………………………. 2

Corrections ……..…………………………………………………………..… 2

Criminal Law…………………………………………………………………… 2

Disability Issues………………………………………………………….…… 3

Education……………………………………………………………………….. 5

Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation………………………… 19

Family Law …………………………………………………………………... 20

Government Operations …………………………………………….... 23

Health ………………………………………………………………………..… 24

Insurance Health ………………………………………………………….. 27

Intellectual and Developmental Disability ……………………. 29

Mental Health ……………………………………………………………... 30

Miscellaneous ………………………………………………………………. 30

Public Finance …………………………………………………………..…. 31

Taxes ………………………………………………………………………….... 32

TennCare/Medicaid …………………………………………………...… 33

Transportation ………………………….……………………….…………. 403

Voting ……………………………………………………….………………….. 43

Welfare ………………………………………………………………………... 44

The position of The Arc Tennessee

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charged with a sexual offense, violent sexual offense, or violent crime be kept separately from other persons committed to jail. Requires county sheriffs provide prison employees with training to recognize intellectual and developmental disabilities. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2020) Other Fiscal Impact The fiscal impact on local government is dependent on multiple unknown factors, including the extent, timing, cost, and geography of additional housing needs and cannot be specifically determined. Any impacts to local governments are considered mandatory.*

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/12/20 - Taken off notice in House Corrections Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 40 and Title

41, relative to prisoners.

Criminal Law

SB1601/HB1608 CRIMINAL LAW: Safe Seniors Act of 2020.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Expands the definition of first-degree murder to include aggravated abuse

or neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult. Includes elder abuse in the factors for setting the amount of bail required for the release of a defendant. Requires court to preserve the testimony of the victim in cases of abuse of an elderly or vulnerable adult within 60 days of filing a motion. Allows court to order consecutive sentences if the defendant is convicted of two or more statuary offenses involving sexual exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult. Expands definition of aggravated rape and rape to include vulnerable adults.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 24, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Taken off notice in House Criminal Justice Subcommittee after

adopting amendment 1 (014470). Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Title

71, relative to elderly and vulnerable adults.

SB1926/HB2584 CRIMINAL LAW: Standardized treatment for sex offenders.

Sponsors: Sen. White, Dawn , Rep. Littleton, Mary Summary: Adds trafficking for a commercial sex act, patronizing prostitution from a

minor or a person with an intellectual disability and promoting the prostitution of a minor to the sexual offenses for which a defendant is required to submit to an evaluation for and be subject to a standardized plan of sex offender treatment as part of the defendant's sentence.


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Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part

7, relative to standardized treatment for sex offenders.

SB1933/HB1661 CRIMINAL LAW: Class B misdemeanor for misrepresentation of a service animal.

Sponsors: Sen. Swann, Art , Rep. Farmer, Andrew Summary: Establishes the misrepresentation of a service or support animal as a

Class B misdemeanor. One commits misrepresentation of a service or support animal when fraudulently representing themselves as a person with a disability in need of the service or support in order to remain in a residential rental property or enter public places and provides false documentation declaring an animal as a service or support animal. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 17, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to House Business Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6;

Title 7; Title 13; Title 16; Title 33; Title 39; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 68, relative to animals utilized by persons with disabilities.

SB2104/HB2630 CRIMINAL LAW: Silver Alert program.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Tillis, Rick Summary: Requires TBI to provide oversight and a statewide protocol to be

implemented with law enforcement agencies to assist in locating missing citizens who have wandered due to dementia, physical impairment, or disability called the Silver Alert program. This program replaces the Care Alert program.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 6,

relative to the Silver Alert program.

Disability Issues

SB1392/HB1040 ANIMALS & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY: Damages for intentional killing of service animal.

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Summary: Adds assistance animals to those for which a person may recover economic damages for the intentional or negligent killing.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 26, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/11/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 44; Title 65

and Title 66, relative to service animals.

Education

SB50/HB60 EDUCATION: Early learning programs.

Sponsors: Sen. Gresham, Dolores , Rep. Dunn, Bill Summary: Requires the department of education to create a three-year early

learning pilot program, to begin in the 2019-2020 school year, to identify early learning programs or models that provide opportunities for quality early childhood education and improvement in student outcomes. Requires the pilot program to be funded through a system of competitive grants utilizing voluntary pre-kindergarten funding. Specifies that grants are to be awarded by the department of education to no more than five LEAs that create a program as approved by the department that implements an early learning program to serve economically disadvantaged students from birth through the third grade, in lieu of the LEA operating a voluntary prekindergarten program.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 25, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $587,000/Each FY19-20 through FY21-22

Senate Status: 01/28/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/26/19 - Taken off notice in House Education Curriculum, Testing &

Innovation Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part

1, relative to early learning programs.

SB64/HB402 EDUCATION: Participation in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) training.

Sponsors: Sen. Robinson, Katrina , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Directs each board of education to require adverse childhood experiences

(ACEs) training for all K-12 teachers, principals, and assistant principals employed by the Local Education Agency (LEA). Requires ACE training on an annual basis before the first day of instruction. Allows for the policy to either adopt the department of education ACE training guidelines or for each LEA to adopt their own ACE training program.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 26, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/13/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Education Committee. The Arc Tennessee Legislative Update 2020February 13, 2020

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House Status: 01/14/20 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation Subcommittee.

Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) training.

SB190/HB979 EDUCATION: Annual report from commissioner of department of education on implementation of SAVE Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Gresham, Dolores , Rep. White, Mark Summary: Specifies the date the annual report from the commissioner of department

of education on the implementation of the SAVE Act will be filed with the governor and general assembly as February 1, as opposed to February 15. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 2, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/01/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/07/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49,

relative to education.

SB213/HB240 EDUCATION: Changes the date for notification of a bottom 10 percent school.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Rep. Moody, Debra Summary: Changes the date the commissioner must notify any school and its

respective LEA of being in the bottom 10 percent of schools in overall achievement as determined by the performance standards and other criteria set by the state board from October 1 to September 15 of the year prior to the public identification of priority schools.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 2, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/20/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Education Committee. House Status: 03/18/19 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1 and

Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) education.

SB270/HB210 EDUCATION: Appropriations for an LEA with prekindergarten children with disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Kelsey, Brian , Rep. Leatherwood, Tom Summary: Establishes that prekindergarten programs operated by an LEA for

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concurrence with the commissioner of education recommending a funding amount per classroom.

Fiscal Note: (Dated April 2, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $59,829,300 Increase Local Revenue $59,829,300 Increase Local Expenditures $59,829,300*

Senate Status: 02/01/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/14/20 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 10; Title

49, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 6, relative to funding for prekindergarten programs for children with disabilities.

SB274/HB93 EDUCATION: Changes date of submission of the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Wright, Dave Summary: Changes the date by which the Tennessee higher education commission

must submit the annual Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book to the governor and the general assembly from March 15 to March 1. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 28, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/01/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/28/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

postsecondary education.

SB298/HB59 EDUCATION: Reduces the amount of time a physical education teacher must teach a physical education class.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Dunn, Bill Summary: Reduces the required duration of supervision from 60 minutes to 30

minutes that a physical education teacher must teach a physical education class. Any remaining or additional class time can be taught by a licensed teacher with an endorsement in elementary education in collaboration with the physical education teacher. Does not require physical education teacher be present for the additional class time.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 29, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/04/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/12/19 - Taken off notice in House Education Curriculum, Testing &

Innovation Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-6-1021,

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SB395/HB359 EDUCATION: Changes annual date the TN Postsecondary Education Fact Book is published.

Sponsors: Sen. Robinson, Katrina , Rep. Cooper, Barbara Summary: Changes annual date Tennessee Postsecondary Education Fact Book is

published from March 15 to March 30. Broadly captioned. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 6, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/04/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

education.

SB509/HB1384 EDUCATION: Tennessee Educators Portfolio Support Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Williams, Ryan Summary: Enacts the "Tennessee Educators Portfolio Support Act," which requires

the department of education to create a training program for LEAs and teachers evaluated using a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten growth portfolio model. Also requires the department of education to create a growth portfolio model support program for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers, teaching assistants, elementary school principals, and any other individual authorized to support implementation of a portfolio model in a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten classroom. Permits an LEA if that has demonstrated growth in third grade student achievement to develop and use an alternative prekindergarten and kindergarten growth portfolio model for the evaluation of prekindergarten and kindergarten teachers to measure academic growth of prekindergarten and kindergarten students.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 29, 2019) Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $655,500 Senate Status: 02/07/19 - Referred to Senate Education. House Status: 04/02/19 - Taken off notice in House Education Curriculum, Testing &

Innovation Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to pre-

kindergarten through kindergarten (pre-K-K) education.

SB516/HB586 EDUCATION: Residential housing at higher education institutions for students with intellectual disabilities.

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from state lottery, from denying a student residential housing on the campus of, or in affiliation with, the eligible postsecondary institution solely because of the student's award of a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1 (005780) clarifies an eligible postsecondary institution is not required to provide additional accommodations to a student that receives a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship beyond the requirements for admittance. Allows each eligible postsecondary institution to establish criteria for Tennessee STEP UP scholarship students to apply for residential housing on the campus of the institution.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 18, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/21/19 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (005780). House Status: 03/26/19 - House Higher Education Subcommittee deferred to summer

study. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 4 and

Title 49, Chapter 7, relative to higher education for students with intellectual disabilities.

SB631/HB759 EDUCATION: Study on the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program, with a focus on the TNReady assessments and end-of-course assessments.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Moody, Debra Summary: Requires the department of education to conduct a study on the

Tennessee comprehensive assessment program, with a focus on the TNReady assessments and end-of-course assessments. Declares that recommendations on improving the curriculum will come from the scores and study, focusing on schools improving in English language arts and math. Requires report to be presented by January 1, 2020.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 15, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/17/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Education Committee. House Status: 04/09/19 - Taken off notice in House Higher Education Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

education.

SB760/HB253 EDUCATION: Requires LEAs provide dyslexic students specific interventions with trained teachers.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Freeman, Bob Summary: Requires LEAs provide dyslexic students with dyslexia-specific

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requires the department of education to employ at least one dyslexia specialist beginning with the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 3, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $97,700/Recurring Increase Local Expenditures $1,221,100/FY20-21* $111,100/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years*

Senate Status: 03/27/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Education Committee. House Status: 04/03/19 - Taken off notice in House Education K-12 Subcommittee.

SB835/HB906 EDUCATION: Changes the hours within a pupil has the right to be examined.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Leatherwood, Tom Summary: Changes the time period in which the pupil has the right to be examined

by a physician to determine if the punishment was excessive, in the imposition of corporal punishment within the special school district, from within 48 hours to within 72 hours.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/07/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

education.

SB839/HB358 EDUCATION: Ticket program for behavior management for certain Title 1 public schools.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Cooper, Barbara Summary: Requires the department to establish a pilot project for the 2019-2020

school year to implement ticket programs for behavior management in certain Title I schools with the criteria for choosing schools to be that focused on high percentages of suspension, failure, or expulsion.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 25, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $161,700/One-Time Other Fiscal Impact To the extent local education agencies elect to implement on-going ticket programs, there will be a permissive recurring increase in local expenditures. The extent and timing for any such impacts cannot be determined.

Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 03/06/19 - Taken off notice in House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to a pilot

project for behavior management.

SB1149/HB255 EDUCATION: Requires number of BEP instructional positions reflect number of teachers for class size requirements.


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Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Freeman, Bob Summary: Requires, by the 2019-2020 fiscal year, the number of instructional

positions funded under the basic education programs (BEPs) to reflect the number of teachers a school district is required to employ to comply with maximum class size requirements.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 20, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $309,444,400 Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $1,000,000*

Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 03/20/19 - Referred to House Basic Education Program Review

Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 3,

relative to finances.

SB1153/HB1255 EDUCATION: Suspension for students in kindergarten through grade two.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Johnson, Gloria Summary: Prohibits suspension of students in pre-kindergarten through grade two as

a form of discipline. Broadly captioned. Fiscal Note: (Dated April 1, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/13/19 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

discipline of students.

SB1187/HB769 EDUCATION: Annual report on self-administered medications and healthcare procedures.

Sponsors: Sen. Kelsey, Brian , Rep. Moody, Debra Summary: Changes from October 31 to October 1 the date by which the

departments of education and health are required to jointly compile an annual report to the governor and the general assembly of self-administered medications and healthcare procedures. Broadly captioned.

Amendment Summary: Senate Education Committee amendment 1, House Education Committee amendment 1 (006601) requires the education department create a literacy coach pilot program to begin in the 2019-2020 school year and conclude at the end of the 2022-2023 school year for the purpose of awarding grants to eligible districts for the provision of school-based coaches in literacy and math for teachers in pre-kindergarten through grade three that focus on improving instructional quality and coherence in Tennessee's lowest performing elementary schools. Requires the department develop a grant application program and requires that eligible districts match the grant, totaling $39,000, on a dollar-for-dollar basis.


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Requires that the school-based coaches possess a valid license to teach and serve for 3 academic years providing in-depth coaching on high-literacy practices, and in the third year of the program, provide in-depth coaching in mathematics. Requires that school-based coaches have experience as a highly effective teacher, demonstrated knowledge of child development, and the ability to pass a foundations of reading test. Requires the department contract with a high-quality vendor with experience in coaching classroom teachers on curricula and formative assessments, using data to analyze and improve instruction, on conducting instructional reviews, classroom observations, and student work analysis, to create a training program for school-based coaches, which each school-based coach must participate in. Requires the department create a coaching network for school-based coaches which, at least twice yearly, will provide school-based coach evaluations that reflect progress for each grade level. Requires the department report their findings and recommendations to the education committees of both legislative houses by July 1, 2024.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 21, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/30/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Finance, Ways & Means

Committee. House Status: 04/30/19 - Taken off notice in House Finance, Ways & Means

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

education.

SB1449/HB351 EDUCATION: Annual reporting on use of corporal punishment.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Coley, Jim Summary: Specifies that the annual report detailing a local education agency's use

of corporal punishment must be sent to the department of education at the completion of a school year. Current law specifies at least annually. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 6, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/04/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to K-12

education.

SB1637/HB2407 EDUCATION: Allows IEP testing accommodations to be used for TCAP or EOC.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Ragan, John Summary: Allows testing accommodations in a student’s individualized education


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program (IEP) to be used when taking Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) or end-of-course (EOC) exams. Broadly captioned.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1 (013873) deletes all language after the enacting clause. Requires a student whose individualized education program (IEP), section 504 plan, or individual learning plan (ILP) allows for testing accommodations to be allowed to use the same testing accommodations while taking an assessment under the Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) or an end-of-course assessment, only if the accommodation does not invalidate the assessment.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 3, 2020) Increase State Expenditures $35,000/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $1,000,000/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years*

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (013873). House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee 02/18/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

testing.

SB1739/HB1688 EDUCATION: Physical activity for students during each school day.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Removes requirement for LEAs to provide a physical education class

taught by a licensed teacher or by a specialist in physical education. Requires each LEA to integrate at least two twenty-five-minute periods of physical activity into each school day. Prohibits an LEA to consider walking to and from class as physical activity for the purpose of this section.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 29, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee 02/18/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6,

relative to physical activity.

SB1740/HB1692 EDUCATION: Requires summer school for unprepared K-3 students.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Requires a student in any grade kindergarten through three to attend

summer school if the student's teacher determines that the student is not academically prepared to advance to the next grade level and that grade retention may benefit the student.


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Senate Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6,

relative to kindergarten through grade three (K-3) education.

SB1787/HB1550 EDUCATION: Deletes the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program.

Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Mitchell, Bo Summary: Deletes the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program.

Broadly captioned. Senate Status: 01/27/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/15/20 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6,

relative to the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program.

SB1822/HB1648 EDUCATION: Enrollment in a pre-kindergarten program.

Sponsors: Sen. Robinson, Katrina , Rep. Shaw, Johnny Summary: Requires each LEA to provide opportunity for enrollment in a pre-

kindergarten program to all children who are four years of age by September 30 of each year.

Senate Status: 01/29/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Education K-12 Subcommittee 02/18/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 51 and

Title 49, relative to pre- kindergarten education.

SB1879/HB2552 EDUCATION: Changes the date a child care program must submit an annual report.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Potts, Jason Summary: Changes the date that a child care program must submit an annual report

to the commissioner of education from October 1 to October 15. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 1, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/10/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71,

relative to child care.

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and adequate funding of education services for special needs populations.

Sponsors: Sen. Yager, Ken , Rep. Moody, Debra Summary: Creates the task force on the equitable and adequate funding of

education services for special needs populations to examine the state's funding mechanism and the levels of financial support for providers of education services to children who are: (1) At-risk; (2) In the custody of the department of children's services; (3) Receiving residential care for mental and behavioral health conditions; or (4) Receiving homebound services.

Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 34; Title 37

and Title 49, relative to funding education services for special needs populations.

SB1947/HB1966 EDUCATION: Rural at-risk pre-kindergarten fund.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Haston, Kirk Summary: Creates a rural at-risk pre-kindergarten fund within the general fund to

increase the number of seats available in approved pre-kindergarten programs. Authorizes the department of education to administer the funds and develop an application for LEAs to apply for funds. Establishes requirements for rural at-risk pre-kindergarten programs and LEAs in regard to funding.

Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/31/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part

1, relative to preschool programs.

SB1971 EDUCATION: Requires notification to LEAs of K-12 education reports.

Sponsors: Sen. Gresham, Dolores , Summary: Requires the commissioner of education to notify each LEA when the

office of research and education accountability publishes a report relevant to K-12 education so that the LEAs can distribute the reports to staff. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 4, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/03/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to K-12

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SB2035/HB2002 EDUCATION: Workload considerations used when determining maximum class size.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Specifies workload considerations for the state board of education when

establishing the maximum class size and caseload standards for instructional personnel and teachers having primary responsibility for a student's individualized education program (IEP) or a classroom that includes students with disabilities or students eligible for special education services. Allows the department of education to grant a waiver from the maximum class sizes, average class sizes, or caseload standards for instructional personnel and teachers having the primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and updating of a student's IEP and in classrooms that include students with disabilities and students eligible for special education services. Requires an LEA's request for a waiver from the maximum class sizes, average class sizes, or caseload standards to include workload calculations demonstrating the need for a waiver. Establishes requirements for such workload calculations.

Senate Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Education K-12 Subcommittee 02/18/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

special education.

SB2061/HB2123 EDUCATION: Requires the BEP provide one full-time school nurse for every 2,500 students.

Sponsors: Sen. White, Dawn , Rep. Baum, Charlie Summary: Decreases the required number of students needed for the basic

education program (BEP) to fund one full-time public school nurse position from 3,000 to 2,500 students. Broadly captioned.

Senate Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/05/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 68,

Chapter 1, Part 12, relative to school nurses.

SB2160/HB2229 EDUCATION: Literacy instruction requirements in LEAs.

Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Lamberth, William Summary: Requires an LEA with students in kindergarten through second grade (K-

2) to provide students in each grade with necessary instruction for students to develop reading skills that meet Tennessee's academic standards and the students' developmental expectations; phonics based


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instruction must be approved for use by the department of education. Requires LEAs to administer a reading diagnostic to K-2 students and to students in third grade if they are below reading level. Establishes other requirements in regards to the assessment. Creates criteria for educator preparation programs including instruction on how to implement reading instruction, on behavior management and trauma-informed practices in the classroom and how to utilize student data. Requires a candidate for an elementary school educator to pass an examine that tests the candidate's knowledge of evidence-based and scientifically-based reading instruction in order to receive a teacher license. Creates other requirements regarding literacy education in LEAs. Part of Administration Package.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation


literacy instruction.

SB2252/HB2134 EDUCATION: Teacher's Discipline Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Specifies that a teacher has the authority, consistent with LEA policy, to

manage the teacher's classroom, discipline students, and refer a student to the principal or the principal's designee to maintain discipline in the classroom. Establishes a disciplinary process for students who have been removed from the classroom by the teacher. Requires the teacher to file a report with the principal describing the student's behavior in one page or less by the end of the school day on which the removal occurs or at the beginning of the next school day. Requires the principal to notify the parents or guardian about the removal of the student within one day of such action and requires the principal to send a copy of the report filed by the teacher to the parent or guardian. Requires the principal to give the student oral or written notice of the grounds for removal from class. Specifies steps for returning student to class or providing temporary placement of student in another classroom setting.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to House Education Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to the

"Teacher's Discipline Act."

SB2349/HB1894 EDUCATION: Narrows definition of an “eligible student.”

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previously enrolled in a Tennessee public school for one full school year immediately preceding the year the student received an individualized education account (IEA), first time Tennessee school enrollees, or individuals receiving IEAs the previous school year.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/31/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

individualized education accounts.

SB2805/HB2872 EDUCATION: Development by LEAs of adverse childhood experiences training programs.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Cooper, Barbara Summary: Allows LEAs to offer adverse childhood experiences training programs

wholly or partially online. Broadly captioned. Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

behavioral health services.

SB2807/HB1958 EDUCATION: Requires TCAP testing for ESA participants.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Dixie, Vincent Summary: Requires ESA participants to take the same annual TCAP tests required

of non-participating students. Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 01/31/20 - Referred to House Education Curriculum, Testing & Innovation

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6 and

Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 26, relative to assessments.

SB2820/HB2711 EDUCATION: Extends required period for IEP meetings to convene after using isolation or restraint.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Hakeem, Yusuf Summary: Extends from 10 to 14 days the period within which an individual

education program (IEP) meeting must be convened following the use of isolation or restraint. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 8, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Education K-12 Subcommittee. The Arc Tennessee Legislative Update 2020February 13, 2020

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Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to individualized education programs (IEPs).

SB2870/HB2787 EDUCATION: Allows for electronic submission of annual report by the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Keisling, Kelly Summary: Allows the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities

to electronically submit its annual report to the governor, the general assembly, and the state board of education regarding the progress or lack of progress made in special education by the state, its agencies and institutions, and its school districts during the preceding year.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 10, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Education Committee. House Status: 02/10/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to

special education.

Employment/Vocational Rehabilitation

SB1343/HB1038 LABOR LAW: Copy of employer's policy on a drug-free workplace provided to employee.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Moody, Debra Summary: Requires a covered employer under the drug-free workplace program to

provide a written copy of the employer's policy on a drug-free workplace to an employee at the employee's request. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 20, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 02/18/20. House Status: 04/03/19 - Taken off notice in House Public Service & Employee

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 50,

relative to employment.

SB1642/HB2075 WELFARE: Employing individuals with disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Powers, Dennis Summary: Revises provisions regarding purchases of goods and services by

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those individuals to achieve maximum personal independence through competitive integrated employment opportunities. Eliminates the advisory committee for purchase from the blind and other severely disabled. Establishes the committee for providing competitive integrated employment for individuals with severe disabilities and specifies membership and duties of committee.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1 (014144) deletes the word “shall” and substitutes the word “may” in Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-4-703(d) of the original bill, relative to purchases of services or commodities by governmental entities from the central nonprofit agency.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 31, 2020) Other Fiscal Impact Due to multiple unknown factors, an exact fiscal impact on state and local government cannot be determined with reasonable certainty.

Senate Status: 02/13/20 - Senate passed with amendment 1 (014144) deletes the word “shall” and substitutes the word “may” in Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-4-703(d) of the original bill, relative to purchases of services or commodities by governmental entities from the central nonprofit agency.

House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Department & Agencies Subcommittee 02/18/20.

Caption:

SUPPORT

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 21; Title 12; Title 50 and Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 7, relative to employing individuals with disabilities.

Family Law

SB226/HB61 FAMILY LAW: Creates an exception to the presumption of parentage.

Sponsors: Sen. Lundberg, Jon , Rep. Jernigan, Darren Summary: Specifies a man who is married to a child’s mother cannot be considered

the father when he either was physically separated from the child’s mother exceeding 300 days prior to the birth or is medically incapable of conceiving a child. Broadly captioned.

Amendment Summary: Senate amendment 1, House Children & Families Subcommittee amendment 1 (004460) requires the child's mother to confirm by initiating on the sworn application for a birth certificate that the child's mother and her husband were not physically separated for over 300 days and the man is medically incapable of conceiving the child prior to a husband being entered on a child's birth certificate. Specifies one of the above circumstances must apply as well as mutual agreement of the husband being the child's natural father in order for the mother's husband to be able to be entered on the certificate. Orders the office of vital records to make the changes required to birth certificate applications as the current inventories of application forms are exhausted.

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House Status: 03/20/19 - Referred to House Children & Families Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24, Chapter 7; Title

36, Chapter 2 and Title 68, Chapter 3, relative to parentage.

SB1602/HB1563 FAMILY LAW: TACIR study on relative caregivers.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Requires TACIR to conduct a study on relative caregivers in Tennessee

and report to the general assembly no later than January 1, 2021. Requires the study to include an analysis of the financial burden of the opioid crisis on relative caregivers, the success rates of relative caregivers preventing children from entering foster care, and other information.

Fiscal Note: (Dated November 21, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Judiciary Committee 02/19/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to

relative caregivers.

SB1603/HB1609 FAMILY LAW: Financial assistance for relative caregivers.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Establishes a financial assistance program to provide child care payments

to eligible relative caregivers, which allows such caregivers to receive up to 82 percent of the full foster care rate for the care of a dependent child. Requires the department of children's services to publish an annual report by February 1 of each year containing certain data about the program.

Senate Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary. House Status: 01/15/20 - Referred to House Constitutional Protections & Sentencing


relative to relative caregivers.

SB1907/HB1967 FAMILY LAW: Appointment of a guardian ad litem.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Rep. Carter, Mike Summary: Requires the court to appoint a guardian ad litem in circumstances

including the child being subject to two or more reports of abuse in the last year, a teacher or medical provider reporting harm, and a child having a positive drug test based on the parent's drug use. Broadly captioned.

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Government Operations

SB1647/HB1725 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset - advisory council for the education of students with disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Extends the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities

to June 30, 2027. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 17, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Government Operations Consent Calendar

02/19/20. House Status: 02/03/20 - House Government Operations Committee recommended.

Sent to House Calendar & Rules. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and

Title 49, Chapter 10, relative to the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities.

SB1664/HB1742 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset - department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Extends the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities to

June 30, 2023. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 20, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Government Operations Committee 02/19/20. House Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to House Government Operations Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and

Title 4, Chapter 3, relative to the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SB1670/HB1748 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset - dyslexia advisory council.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Extends the dyslexia advisory council to June 30, 2027. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 20, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Government Operations Consent Calendar

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House Status: 02/03/20 - House Government Operations Committee recommended. Sent to House Calendar & Rules.

Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2, relative to the dyslexia advisory council.

SB1702/HB1780 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset - Tennessee commission on aging and disability.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Extends the Tennessee commission on aging and disability to June 30,

2026. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 20, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/13/20 - Senate passed. House Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to House Government Operations Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and

Title 71, Chapter 2, Part 1, relative to the Tennessee commission on aging and disability.

SB1704/HB1782 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Sunset - Tennessee council for the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Extends the Tennessee council for the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of

hearing to June 30, 2027. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 20, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/13/20 - Senate passed. House Status: 02/03/20 - House Government Operations Committee recommended.

Sent to House Calendar & Rules. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and

Title 71, Chapter 4, Part 21, relative to the Tennessee council for the deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing.

SB2023 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Creates the Tennessee child care task force.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Summary: Creates the Tennessee child care task force, to be administratively

attached to the department of human services. Specifies that the task force is created to advise and make recommendations to the general assembly on how to address the challenges of quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care in this state. Specifies membership of task force and requires the task force to meet at least quarterly. Specifies other


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requirements for task force. Senate Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to Senate Government Operations Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title

49 and Title 71, relative to the Tennessee Child Care Task Force.

Health

SB385/HB390 HEALTH CARE: Study on the feasibility of promoting and implementing medical interoperability.

Sponsors: Sen. Reeves, Shane , Rep. Baum, Charlie Summary: Requires the department of health to study the feasibility of promoting and

implementing medical interoperability in this state. Requires the department to report on its findings and recommendations, along with any legislative or executive actions needed, no later than December 31, 2019.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 26, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $95,000/One-Time Senate Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to House Public Health Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6;

Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to medical interoperability.

SB661/HB841 HEALTH CARE: Reduces time for health facilities to renew their license.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Smith, Robin Summary: Reduces the amount of time, to 30 days, that a health facility must renew

its license following the expiration of such license, and if not renewed within 30 days following expiration, the licensee must reapply for licensure in accordance with the rules established by the board for licensing health care facilities. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 26, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/07/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/26/19 - Referred to House Facilities, Licensure & Regulations


relative to health.

SB949/HB988 HEALTH CARE: Mental health counseling to each child in a detention or shelter care facility.


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Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Lamar, London Summary: Requires the department to provide mental health counseling by a mental

health professional not less than once per week to each child in a detention or shelter care facility. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 11, 2019) Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $628,800 Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 04/02/19 - House Children & Families Subcommittee deferred to summer

study after adopting amendment 1 (006372). Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 37;

Title 56; Title 63; Title 71 and Chapter 1052 of the Public Acts of 2018, relative to providing mental health counseling to juveniles.

SB1070/HB1109 HEALTH CARE: Study of healthcare access and status in certain areas.

Sponsors: Sen. Dickerson, Steven , Rep. Powell, Jason Summary: Requires health commissioner study healthcare access and healthcare

status of populations affected by the implementation of Chapter 1043 of the Public Acts of 2016. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 26, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/11/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 33;

Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

SB1209/HB615 HEALTH CARE: Removes outdated code provision that created a taskforce to review residential and day provider agencies.

Sponsors: Sen. Crowe, Rusty , Rep. Kumar, Sabi Summary: Removes outdated code provision that created a taskforce to review the

regulations of the residential and day provider agencies contracted by the department of intellectual and developmental disabilities, which ceased to exist as of June 30, 2014. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 11, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/07/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 53;

Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

SB1910/HB1907 HEALTH CARE: Reports of claims data by licensed hospitals.


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Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Whitson, Sam Summary: Allows the department of health to submit by electronic means the

required annual report containing de-identified aggregate claims data on coded drug poisonings occurring within the previous two years to the governor, the speaker and the health and welfare committee of the senate, and the speaker and the health committee of the house of representatives. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 29, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 01/30/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33;

Title 37; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to public health.

SB2093/HB2691 TENNCARE: Removes requirement of studying use of prescription drugs in nursing homes.

Sponsors: Sen. Swann, Art , Rep. Ramsey, Bob Summary: Deletes requirement for the comptroller of the treasury and appropriate

Tenncare drug utilization review committees to study and report the use and costs of prescription drugs in nursing homes. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 11, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/10/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33;

Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

SB2365/HB2556 HEALTH CARE: Electronic reports by the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services.

Sponsors: Sen. Haile, Ferrell , Rep. Jernigan, Darren Summary: Allows annual reports to the governor by the statewide planning and

policy council and the commissioner of mental health and substance abuse services on the service systems, programs, services, supports, and facilities of the department be made available electronically. Broadly captioned.


Title 34; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 41; Title 43; Title 45; Title 50; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.


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SB2776/HB2609 HEALTH CARE: Prohibits discrimination of disabled people for organ transplantation.

Sponsors: Sen. Bell, Mike , Rep. Cochran, Mark Summary: Prohibits healthcare providers from denying services related to

transplantations or receiving anatomical gifts to a person solely because of an existing disability. Allows individuals who reasonably believe they have been discriminated against to bring civil action against a healthcare provider. Broadly captioned.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Public Health Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 56;

Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

Insurance Health

SB416/HB385 INSURANCE HEALTH: Benefits for neurological disorders, including autism.

Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Hodges, Jason Summary: Requires the commissioner of commerce and insurance to conduct a

study for the purpose of determining the amount of insurance policies that provide benefits for neurological disorders in this state. Specifies that the study must include the amount of claims for treatment of autism spectrum disorder within the insurance policies that provide benefits for neurological disorders. Requires the commissioner to submit a copy of the report to the insurance committee of the house and the commerce and labor committee of the senate no later than January 1, 2020.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 9, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to House Life & Health Insurance Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title

56, relative to autism.

SB462/HB313 INSURANCE HEALTH: Establishes certain minimum coverage requirements for health benefit plans.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Johnson, Gloria Summary: Requires that health benefit plans issued, entered into, or renewed on or

after January 1, 2020, provide at a minimum coverage for certain items or services, immunizations, preventive care, and screenings.


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Fiscal Note: (Dated February 27, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/09/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 04/03/19 - Taken off notice in House Life & Health Insurance

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, Chapter 7,

relative to health insurance.

SB939/HB1429 INSURANCE HEALTH: Medical Assistance Savings Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Stewart, Mike Summary: Enacts the "Medical Assistance Savings Act" to require health insurance

policies to cover a dependent child until the child reaches 26 years of age. Current law specifies 24 years of age.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 12, 2019) Increase State Expenditures Not Significant Potential Impact on Health Insurance Premiums (required by Tenn. Code Ann. 3-2-111): Such legislation would not result in a significant increase in the cost of health insurance premiums because federal law requires coverage until an adult child turns 26 years of age.

Senate Status: 04/16/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 04/03/19 - Taken off notice in House Life & Health Insurance

Subcommittee. Executive Status: 03/11/19 - Joint Council on Pensions and Insurance released to standing

committees with unfavorable comment. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56, relative to

coverage of children under a parent's health insurance plan.

SB1795/HB2078 INSURANCE HEALTH: Hearing Enhancement Aid Reimbursement (HEAR) Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Hodges, Jason Summary: Requires health insurance policies to provide for coverage for the

purchase of a hearing aid for each deaf or hard of hearing ear for an individual covered by the policy. Requires the department of commerce and insurance to annually set and promulgate minimum coverage rates and coverage limits for adult and child hearing aids for each deaf or hard of hearing ear. Also requires the department to provide rates that allow for 100 percent coverage of reasonable and customary hearing aids.

Senate Status: 01/27/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/05/20 - Referred to House Life & Health Insurance Subcommittee. Executive Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Joint Council on Pensions and Insurance 02/20/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8 and Title 56,

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SB1892/HB1699 INSURANCE HEALTH: Requires a health insurance entity to cover telehealth services.

Sponsors: Sen. Swann, Art , Rep. Smith, Robin Summary: Requires a health insurance entity to cover telehealth services similarly to

in person services. Prohibits a health insurance entity from denying coverage because the service provided classified as telemedicine and not an in person encounter and requires the health insurance entity to reimburse health care service providers without consideration for the patients geographic location and for out of network providers of telemedicine under the same policies used for out of network in person services. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 7, 2020) Increase State Expenditures $1,139,300/FY21-22 $1,154,200/FY22-23 and Subsequent Years Increase Federal Expenditures $2,170,600/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years Increase Local Expenditures Exceeds $2,900/FY21-22* Exceeds $5,900/FY22-23 and Subsequent Years*

Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Life & Health Insurance Subcommittee 02/19/20. Executive Status: 02/10/20 - Joint Council on Pensions and Insurance deferred to 02/24/20. Caption: SUPPORT

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Section 63-1-155, relative to electronic delivery of health care.

Intellectual/Development Disability

SB608/HB702 TENNCARE: Reimbursement for qualifying home and community-based services received from non-contracted providers.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Daniel, Martin Summary: Requires amendments to rules concerning home-based and community-

based settings be consistent with an intent for services to be received in the most integrated setting appropriate to the person's needs. Authorizes the Bureau of TennCare to make to make eligible for consumer direction and reimbursement qualifying home-based and community-based services received from non-contracted providers when: services are provided by a state-licensed program or provider; services are provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to the individual's needs; services are comparable to those included in the home- and community-based CHOICES program; services align with the person-centered individualized support plan; and services do not exceed annual cost limits assigned to a CHOICES benefit group.

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Senate Status: 02/07/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/20/19 - Taken off notice in House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-2-404; Title 33,

Chapter 5; Section 68-11-202 and Section 71-2-412, relative to promulgation of rules for licensure of settings of home-based and community-based services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Mental Health

SB2085/HB2499 INSURANCE HEALTH: Report on compliance with federal Paul Wellstone & Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Requires the department of commerce and insurance to issue a report

and provide an educational presentation by January 31 each year concerning the methodologies and approaches used by the department to ensure health plans are complying with the federal Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. Broadly captioned.


Title 68 and Title 71, relative to coverage for mental health, alcoholism, or drug dependency services.

Miscellaneous

SB1585/HB1600 COMMERCIAL LAW: Registration renewal application for charitable organizations.

Sponsors: Sen. Gardenhire, Todd , Rep. Halford, Curtis Summary: Lengthens the period of time the secretary of state may extend for a

charitable organization to file a registration renewal application. Senate Status: 01/16/20 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Department & Agencies Subcommittee

02/18/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 48, Chapter 101,

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SB2300/HB2494 ENVIRONMENT & NATURE: Persons who assist persons who qualify for a license to hunt or fish at no charge or a discount based on having a disability.

Sponsors: Sen. Jackson, Ed , Rep. VanHuss, James Summary: States that a sportsman's license is not required in order to assist a

person with a disability fish or hunt if they meet certain requirements. Allows a person with a disability to designate one person each calendar year.

Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Energy, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee 02/19/20.

House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee.

Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 70, relative to persons who assist persons who qualify for a license to hunt or fish at no charge or a discount based on having a disability.

Public Finance

SB1803/HB2033 PUBLIC FINANCE: Report on federal block grants and funds expended by each state agency.

Sponsors: Sen. Gilmore, Brenda , Rep. Love Jr., Harold Summary: Requires each state agency to submit, on or before December 1 of each

year, a report to members of the finance, ways and means committees of the house and senate summarizing amounts of federal block grants and purposes for which funds were expended, including any unexpended or returned portions.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 26, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/27/20 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 02/04/20 - Referred to House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 9,

Chapter 4, relative to federal block grant financing and other federal funds.

SB2466/HB2821 PUBLIC FINANCE: Appropriations- FY2019 and FY2020.

Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Lamberth, William Summary: Makes appropriations for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, and July

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Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the

expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020, in the administration, operation and maintenance of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2019, and July 1, 2020.

Taxes

SB922/HB292 TAXES PROPERTY: Tax exemption for owners of property used as intermediate care facilities for those with intellectual disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Southerland, Steve , Rep. Hawk, David Summary: Owners of property used as intermediate care facilities for those with

intellectual disabilities exempt from taxes are required to make payments in lieu of taxes to the tax jurisdiction no less than 25 percent of the tax exempted. Only applies to counties with a population of less than 8,000 from the 2010 census.

Fiscal Note: (Dated April 4, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $4,600 Increase Federal Expenditures $8,700 Increase Local Revenue Exceeds $18,800

Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 02/05/19 - Referred to House Property & Planning Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 67, Chapter

5 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to intermediate care facilities.

SB1717/HB1552 TAXES SALES: Tax relief for disability accessibility improvements.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Staples, Rick Summary: Establishes a sales and use tax rebate of up to $2,500 for certain

homeowners who make eligible purchases of appliances, fixtures, and materials to improve disability accessibility in the homeowner's principal residence.

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21 $5,791,500/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years Senate Status: 02/11/20 - Senate Finance Revenue Subcommittee returned to full

committee with a negative recommendation. House Status: 01/15/20 - Referred to House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee. Caption: SUPPORT

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, relative to tax relief for disability accessibility improvements.

TennCare/Medicaid

SB286/HB265 TENNCARE: Notification of material change to info provided on application.

Sponsors: Sen. Kelsey, Brian , Rep. Terry, Bryan Summary: Decreases the amount of time an enrollee in the TennCare program has

to notify the Bureau of TennCare of any material change to the information provided in the enrollee's application for TennCare benefits from 30 days to 15 days from the material change. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 31, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/09/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 04/10/19 - Taken off notice in House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 56;

Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

SB371/HB974 TENNCARE: Decreases time allowed to mail certain changes to TennCare application.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Littleton, Mary Summary: Decreases time for an enrollee or applicant for medical assistance to mail

documentation of a material change affecting the enrollee's or applicant's TennCare application from 30 to 15 days. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 31, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/04/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/07/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71,

relative to TennCare.

SB378/HB378 TENNCARE: Authorizes governor to make decisions regarding medical assistance programs.

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enrollment in medical assistance programs. Fiscal Note: (Dated February 6, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to

medical assistance.

SB387/HB517 INSURANCE HEALTH: Creation of a committee to study managed care organizations.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Hill, Timothy Summary: Creates a committee to study managed care organizations with goal to

study the state expenditures on services for patients in areas of care, including Medicare programs in other states. Requires managed care organizations participating in the TennCare program to submit any information and provide assistance as may be requested by the committee for purposes of the study. Requires the study committee to report whether the expenditures are reasonable along with all other findings and recommendations from the study to the governor and the members of the general assembly by January 1, 2020.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 8, 2019) Increase State Expenditures Exceeds $6,300/One-Time

Senate Status: 02/06/19 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/26/19 - Taken off notice in House Insurance Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56 and Title 71,

relative to managed care organizations.

SB845/HB1331 HEALTH CARE: Annual report pertaining to birth defects registry.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Haston, Kirk Summary: Permits the advisory committee to submit its annual report pertaining to

the birth defects registry to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly electronically. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 7, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/11/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63; Title 68 and Title

71, relative to health care.

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Sponsors: Sen. Kyle, Sara , Rep. Windle, John Summary: Establishes that the department will submit an amendment to the medical

assistance plan to permit the expansion of medical assistance eligibility for the purpose of implementing a Medicaid buy-in program for people with disabilities who are in the basic coverage group or medical improvement group. Defines the eligibility requirements and that there is no income or asset limitation for a participant in the Medicaid buy-in program. Authorizes the department to promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the Medicaid buy-in program.

Fiscal Note: (Dated April 2, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $9,801,500 Increase Federal Expenditures - $18,506,000

Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title

71, relative to medical assistance.

SB974/HB1094 TENNCARE: Federal waiver to establish VolunteerCare.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Johnson, Gloria Summary: Allows the commissioner of finance and administration to enter into a

contract with one or more insurers to provide coverage to those who enroll in the VolunteerCare plan and to grant a person aged 55 or older, ineligible for coverage through medicare, to purchase coverage through VolunteerCare. Requires the commissioner to establish the VolunteerCare plan within TennCare. Defines coverage granted by VolunteerCare.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 9, 2019) Other Fiscal Impact If the waiver amendment is approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it is assumed the Division of TennCare would experience an increase in state expenditures to administer the program. The extent to which such expenditures will be offset with premiums and copayments from enrollees is unknown. Otherwise, any fiscal impact is considered not significant.

Senate Status: 04/09/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 04/10/19 - Taken off notice in House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title

71, relative to medical assistance.

SB1029/HB1430 TENNCARE: Medicaid expansion.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Stewart, Mike Summary: Authorizes the governor to expand medicaid pursuant to the Affordable

Care Act. Authorizes the governor to negotiate with the centers for medicare and medicaid services to determine the terms of the expansion.

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$56,798,700/FY20-21 $31,731,100/FY21-20 Increase State Expenditures - $75,836,200/FY19-20 $160,059,700/FY20-21 $92,821,400/FY21-22 Increase Federal Expenditures - $569,687,100/FY19-20 $1,264,283,900/FY20-21 $709,705,500/FY21-22

Senate Status: 04/16/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 04/10/19 - Taken off notice in House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5,

relative to medicaid expansion.

SB1116/HB1136 TENNCARE: Waiver for access to evidence-based home visitation services for certain families.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Hakeem, Yusuf Summary: Requires the commissioner of finance and administration to submit a

waiver amendment to the existing TennCare II wavier or a new waiver in order to improve access to and quality of evidence-based home visitation services for the families of babies suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome or related conditions for eligible residents of Tennessee, to the federal centers for medicare and medicaid.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 7, 2019) Increase State Expenditures - $949,900/FY19-20 $1,899,900/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years Increase Federal Expenditures - $1,793,600/FY19-20 $3,587,100/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years

Senate Status: 04/16/19 - Senate Commerce & Labor Committee deferred to summer study.

House Status: 04/10/19 - Taken off notice in House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to

TennCare.

SB1464/HB63 TENNCARE: Mailing documentation affecting enrollee or applicant's TennCare application.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Travis, Ron Summary: Reduces the amount of days an applicant for TennCare has to mail

documentation of a material change affecting the person's application from 30 days to 15 days. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 23, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 01/27/19 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71,

relative to TennCare.

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administration commissioner consult with TennCare advisory committee about impact of policies.

Sponsors: Sen. Bailey, Paul , Rep. Hill, Matthew Summary: Encourages the commissioner of finance and administration to consult the

TennCare advisory commission concerning the impact of policies and procedures on providers with respect to home- and community-based services.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 31, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/16/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/04/19 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 56;

Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

SB1592/HB1582 PUBLIC FINANCE: Bureau of TennCare - report on federal receipts by designated state agencies.

Sponsors: Sen. Watson, Bo , Rep. Holt, Andy Summary: Adds the Bureau of TennCare to the list of designated state agencies

required to submit annual reports to the department of finance and administration regarding federal receipts.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 21, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee 02/18/20. House Status: 02/10/20 - House passed. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9- 1-111, relative

to federal funds.

SB1743/HB1556 WELFARE: Expands list of healthcare services covered by TennCare.

Sponsors: Sen. Hensley, Joey , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Includes acupuncture, chiropractic, occupational therapy and physical

therapy services to healthcare services covered by TennCare medical assistance.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 21, 2020) Increase State Expenditures - $465,200/FY20-21 $930,500/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years Increase Federal Expenditures - $898,200/FY20-21 $1,796,400/FY21-22 and Subsequent Years

Senate Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Taken off notice in House Insurance Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5,

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SB2047/HB2432 TENNCARE: Close the Tennessee Medicare Coverage Gap Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Yarbro, Jeff , Rep. Camper, Karen Summary: Requires the bureau of TennCare to establish an alternative benefit plan

for eligible individuals, which include an individual with a modified adjusted gross income that is at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty level, is at least 19 years of age but less than 65 and not entitled to certain Medicare benefits.

Senate Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 56

and Title 71, relative to medical assistance.

SB2055/HB2831 PUBLIC FINANCE: Requires general assembly's approval for federal block grants.

Sponsors: Sen. Niceley, Frank , Rep. Cochran, Mark Summary: Requires the general assembly to approve, by joint resolution, a state

agency entering into or renewing a contact for the receipt of federal block grants.

Senate Status: 02/06/20 - Referred to Senate Finance, Ways & Means. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 9,

relative to federal block grants.

SB2099/HB2307 TENNCARE: Changes accounting deadline for TennCare.

Sponsors: Sen. Jackson, Ed , Rep. Coley, Jim Summary: Changes the deadline for the bureau of TennCare to report to the general

assembly its accounting with regard to its long-term care expenditures for nursing facility services and employment and community First CHOICES services. Broadly captioned.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 11, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/06/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71,

relative to long-term care.

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Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Lamberth, William Summary: Extends the CoverKids program from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2025.

Part of Administration Package. Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House TennCare Subcommittee 02/19/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-3-1113,

relative to the repeal date of the CoverKids Act of 2006.

SB2185/HB2252 ESTATES & TRUSTS: Time limitations on filing claims by the bureau of TennCare.

Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Jack , Rep. Lamberth, William Summary: Sets time limit of 12 months on the filing of claims by the bureau of

TennCare against TennCare recipients' estates. Part of Administration Package.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Children & Families Subcommittee 02/19/20. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 30-2-310,

relative to time limitations on filing claims by the bureau of TennCare.

SB2526/HB2529 TENNCARE: Amendment for TennCare II waiver.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Travis, Ron Summary: Directs the governor, acting through the commissioner of finance and

administration, to seek an appropriate amendment for the TennCare II waiver within 180 days of the effective date of this act to provide medical assistance coverage for the same population groups and services as the Insure Tennessee proposal while retaining any block grant financing arrangement and work and community engagement requirements. Requires authorization by the general assembly before any amendment takes effect.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 56

and Title 71, relative to medical assistance.

SB2775/HB2502 TENNCARE: Intervention by nursing facilities to determine residents' TennCare eligibility.

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the right to intervene in the appeal of a resident or former resident's eligibility for TennCare if intervention will not cause resident unnecessary expenses. Requires TennCare provide residents with a copy of all notices, pleadings, and orders filed in the action to any nursing facility that is or has provided care to a resident. Broadly captioned.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House TennCare Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, relative to

TennCare eligibility decisions.

SJR850 TENNCARE: TennCare II waiver - changes to home and community-based services.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Summary: Encourages the commissioner of finance and administration to include in

the TennCare II waiver certain changes to home- and community-based services.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee.

HB1659 WELFARE: Recipients of medical assistance - reimbursement of department.

Sponsors: Rep. Casada, Glen Summary: Prohibits the department of health from requiring or permitting responsible

parties of a recipient of medical assistance to supplement or reimburse the department for any benefit or benefits rendered to the recipient.

House Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to House Public Health Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part

18 and Title 71, Chapter 5, Part 1, relative to recipients of medical assistance.

Transportation

SB863/HB1046 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Violations regarding parking for persons with disabilities.

Sponsors: Sen. Reeves, Shane , Rep. Terry, Bryan Summary: Requests the department of revenue to conduct a study on the number of

violations of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-21-108 or an ordinance dealing with parking privileges for persons with disabilities and report its findings and any recommendations on or before February 1, 2020 regarding such study to the transportation committee of the house


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and the transportation and safety committee of the senate. Fiscal Note: (Dated March 14, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/11/19 - Referred to Senate Transportation & Safety Committee. House Status: 03/26/19 - Taken off notice in House Safety & Funding Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21 and

Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to parking privileges for persons with disabilities.

SB1598/HB1565 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Motorized wheelchair is not a motor vehicle for purposes of the rules of the road.

Sponsors: Sen. Briggs, Richard , Rep. Jernigan, Darren Summary: Clarifies that a motorized wheelchair is not a motor vehicle for purposes

of the rules of the road, accidents, and crimes involving motor vehicles. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 10, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Set for Senate Transportation & Safety Committee 02/19/20. House Status: 02/05/20 - Taken off notice in House Transportation Committee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to

motorized wheelchairs.

SB1609/HB1595 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Revises definition of disabled driver.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Howell, Dan Summary: Removes language from the definition of "disabled driver” that states that

such definition also includes the owner of a motor vehicle who is so ambulatorily disabled that the person cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest and who is seeking treatment and/or healing solely by prayer through spiritual means in the practice of religion in accordance with the creeds or tenets of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. Broadly captioned.

Senate Status: 01/22/20 - Referred to Senate Transportation. House Status: 01/15/20 - Caption bill held on House clerk's desk. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 54; Title 55;

Title 65 and Title 67, relative to transportation.

SB1612/HB1596 TRANSPORTATION GENERAL: Creation of office of accessible transportation.

Sponsors: Sen. Massey, Becky , Rep. Howell, Dan Summary: Requires the department of transportation to create the office for

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expertise for expanding and improving accessible transportation in the state.

Amendment Summary: House Transportation Committee amendment 1, Senate Transportation & Safety Committee amendment 1 (014588) deletes and rewrites all language after the enacting clause such that the only substantive change is that the Office is required to consult with stakeholders on or before March 31, 2021.

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 29, 2020) Increase State Revenue $181,600/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years/ Office for Accessible Transportation Increase State Expenditures $181,600/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years/ Office for Accessible Transportation Increase Federal Expenditures $181,600/FY20-21 and Subsequent Years

Senate Status: 02/12/20 - Senate Transportation & Safety Committee recommended with amendment 1 (014588). Sent to Senate Finance.

House Status: 02/13/20 - Set for House Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee 02/19/20.

Caption: SUPPORT

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 23; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to transportation.

SB2802/HB2645 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Creation of system to facilitate communication between officers and autistic persons.

Sponsors: Sen. Akbari, Raumesh , Rep. Towns Jr., Joe Summary: Requires the commissioner of safety, in consultation with the Tennessee

Sheriff's Association, Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police and at least one organization that advocates for persons with autism spectrum disorder, to create blue envelopes that provide written information and guidance on the outside of the envelopes with ways to enhance effective communication between law enforcement officers and persons with autism; the envelope must be able to hold a drivers license, registration, and insurance card.

Senate Status: 02/10/20 - Referred to Senate Transportation. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Safety & Funding Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to

communication between persons with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement officers.

HB1584 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: Issues special license plates identifying vehicles operated by individuals with certain disabilities or conditions.

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Summary: Authorizes department of revenue to issue special license plates identifying vehicles operated by persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or medical conditions that may impact their encounters with first responders.

House Status: 01/15/20 - Referred to House Safety & Funding Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 21 and

Title 55, Chapter 4, relative to the identification of motor vehicles operated by persons with certain disabilities or conditions.

Voting

SB193/HB145 CAMPAIGNS & LOBBYING: Application procedure for absentee voters who are first time voters.

Sponsors: Sen. Robinson, Katrina , Rep. Lamar, London Summary: Establishes that a person who registered by mail or online voting for their

first time may request an application to vote absentee at any county election commission office. The count election commission where the application was completed shall verify the voter’s identity and forward said application to the appropriate count election commission.

Fiscal Note: (Dated February 22, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 03/19/19 - Taken off notice in Senate State & Local Government

Committee. House Status: 03/20/19 - Taken off notice in House Elections & Campaign Finance


absentee voting.

SB1555/HB1714 CAMPAIGNS & LOBBYING: Request for absentee ballot by online form.

Sponsors: Sen. Gilmore, Brenda , Rep. Hardaway, G.A. Summary: Authorizes a voter to request an absentee ballot by an online form. Senate Status: 01/16/20 - Referred to Senate State & Local Government Committee. House Status: 01/23/20 - Referred to House Elections & Campaign Finance

Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 6, Part 2,

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Welfare

SB550/HB110 WELFARE: Employment Opportunities for Parents Act.

Sponsors: Sen. Roberts, Kerry , Rep. Cepicky, Scott Summary: Increases employment and self-sufficiency among families by assigning

able-bodied parents who have school-aged children and receive food stamps to workforce programs, as authorized by federal law.

Fiscal Note: (Dated March 26, 2019) Increase State Expenditures $591,200/One-Time $225,343,200/Recurring Other Fiscal Impact Federal funding may be available for a portion of the increase in state expenditure. SNAP Admin Funding requires a state agency to justify any increase over five percent of the previous years funding level. Additional funding is not guaranteed to be awarded.

Senate Status: 02/07/19 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 01/30/19 - Referred to House Public Health Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 71, Chapter 5,

relative to the Employment Opportunities for Parents Act.

SB1273/HB88 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION: Changes name of committee giving annual report.

Sponsors: Sen. Pody, Mark , Rep. Griffey, Bruce Summary: Changes the name of one of the committees giving the annual report of

the CoverKids Act of 2006 to the governor and general assembly from "the insurance and banking committee of the house of representatives" to "the insurance committee of the house of representatives".

Fiscal Note: (Dated January 24, 2019) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 04/10/19 - Taken off notice in Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 04/03/19 - House Public Health Subcommittee deferred to summer study. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7;

Title 16; Title 24; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to public assistance recipients.

SB1889/HB2674 WELFARE: Updated report by the commission on aging and disability.

Sponsors: Sen. Reeves, Shane , Rep. Williams, Ryan Summary: Changes the date in which the commission on aging and disability must

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options program to the general assembly from January 15 to January 20. Fiscal Note: (Dated January 28, 2020) NOT SIGNIFICANT Senate Status: 01/30/20 - Referred to Senate Health & Welfare Committee. House Status: 02/11/20 - Referred to House Public Health Subcommittee. Caption: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 71-2-105,

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